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Discussing Racial Inequality and Social Justice With Children By Robert D. Keder, MD: Parents are constantly deciding how to talk to their children about racial inequality and social justice. To help families navigate these important conversations, developmental pediatrician Robert D. Keder, MD, shares tips.
Speech-Language Pathology Programs & Services Augmentative-Alternative Communication The Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC) program provides children with the opportunity to be assessed by speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and technology experts using a variety of low- and high-tech options. AAC
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Audiology Evaluation Services During evaluation, our audiologists will: Choose an individualized battery of audiology tests based on your child’s reason for referral, individual history, test results, and responsiveness during testing Determine if your child has a hearing loss or vestibular disorder Measure Service/Program
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Cochlear Implant Program Connecticut Children’s cochlear implant team has extensive experience with cochlear implant technology. Our goal is to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families gain the tools they need to communicate confidently and effectively. Connecticut Children’s Alliance With Nuvance Health When a new baby arrives or a child is injured or sick, they need special care – right away, and close to home. That’s why Connecticut Children’s is proud to have an Alliance with Nuvance Health. Through the Alliance, Connecticut Children’s board-certified experts provide newborn
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Follow-up Newborn Hearing Screening All newborns in Connecticut receive a routine hearing screen to check for the possibility of a hearing loss at birth. Sometimes a baby’s hearing screening in the hospital showed that he/she needs more testing. This is not unusual; many factors can affect hearing screening, such Service/Program
Adult Congenital Heart Service Connecticut Children’s cardiologists are experts at treating patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). We specialize in the complex anatomy and heart function of ACHD. Through our Pediatric Care Alliance with Hartford HealthCare , we collaborate with Hartford Hospital Service/Program
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an important diagnostic tool in the care of pediatric and adult patients with congenital and acquired heart disease as well as patients with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. Advantages include: Non-invasive evaluation of the heart’s anatomy Service/Program
Electrophysiology Program The Electrophysiology Laboratory provides state-of-the-art care for children and adults with congenital heart disease. The program is led by Irfan Warsy, MD, one of the most experienced pediatric electrophysiologists in Connecticut, and Shailendra Upadhyay, MD, division head of Service/Program
Fetal Cardiology Connecticut Children’s Fetal Cardiology Program — part of our renowned Fetal Care Center — provides advanced diagnosis and care for the fetus with congenital heart disease or other fetal heart abnormalities. Service/Program
Inpatient Cardiology The inpatient cardiology team cares for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and on the cardiac nursing floor at Connecticut Children’s. Our inpatient cardiologists work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including cardiologists, critical care doctors, cardiothoracic Article
Is Vaping Safe? No. Here’s Why. By Melanie Sue Collins, MD: The FDA recently ordered all Juul e-cigarette products off the shelves, a decision that has been in the works for two years following the rapid rise of underage vaping. Parents are concerned that their kids may look for other products or turn to actual cigarettes—both strong
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Help Your School-Aged Kid Plan for Next Year- Now By Bradley S. Jerson, PhD: Before we know it, school will be in session again. It's not too early to start thinking about ways to help your child make the most of the move to a new school year this fall. Below are some tips for talking to your kids AND their school teams about what may be most helpful for